KOLKATA Knight Riders got an easy win.
KOLKATA Knight Riders Win: Earlier, Kolkata Knight Riders had won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Rajasthan Royals. Rajasthan batted first and after a good start, they lost the wicket of Sanju Samson for 33 runs after playing 3.5 overs.
After this, R. Parag made a little effort and he was out for 67 runs while the team had played 7.5 overs. After which RR scored 15 runs after losing 3 batsmen in the next 19 balls. RR team could reach 151 runs in 20 overs in difficult conditions for which they lost 9 batsmen.
KKR bowler V. Chakaravarthy dismissed 2 batsmen for just 17 runs in 4 overs. M. Ali, V. Arora and H. Rana bowled brilliantly for the team.
KOLKATA Knight Riders Win:
Quinton de Kock delivered a masterclass in controlled aggression, smashing an unbeaten 97 off 61 balls to steer Kolkata Knight Riders to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in their IPL 2025 clash on Wednesday.
Despite the tricky conditions, De Kock paced the chase beautifully, his innings decorated with eight fours and six sixes. KKR reached the target comfortably in 17.3 overs, securing their first win of the season in style.
KKR’s chase remained in control, with the required run rate staying manageable throughout. Though they lost Moeen Ali (5) and captain Ajinkya Rahane (18) early, De Kock anchored the innings masterfully.
He found solid support in young Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who contributed 22 off 17 balls. The duo’s unbeaten 83-run partnership off just 44 deliveries sealed the victory for the defending champions.
The South African keeper-batsman played a near-faultless innings, relying on accuracy and placement rather than reckless power-hitting.
He took calculated risks when needed and demolished the RR bowling attack with ease. The highlight of his half-century off 35 balls was a huge six over long-on off Wanindu Hasaranga – his third maximum of the innings.
KOLKATA Knight Riders Win: RR’s strategy of over-relying on spin played into KKR’s hands, allowing their batters to settle in. Hasaranga, who had previously dismissed De Kock twice in the IPL, found himself on the receiving end this time.
A more aggressive strategy—introducing Jofra Archer earlier—could have added pressure, but the English speedster was held back until the 18th over, by which time KKR needed only 17 runs from 18 balls.
De Kock quickly wrapped up the chase, taking Archer apart with a boundary and two massive sixes, sealing KKR’s emphatic win.